Summer Research Scholarships
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What are Summer Research Scholarships?
Summer Research Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for students to obtain experience in research. A Summer Research Scholarship is an exceptional research opportunity, providing insight into what studying for a research degree is all about. If you are currently enrolled full time at a university and will have completed at least two years of your undergraduate degree by the summer trimester, you can get a head start now!
The scholarships offer students the experience of working with established researchers in most schools. Students will be expected to conduct a research project of approximately 10 weeks duration (400 hours) under the supervision of an academic staff member.
What do they Offer?
- The opportunity to undertake a research project over the summer break
- Supervision by well-established researchers
- Depending on which project you are involved in, practice in data collection, data analysis, literature reviews, interviewing techniques, learning to use specialised software, and acquiring specialist laboratory skills are all possible experiences.
- A minimum tax free stipend of $5,000